KJo’s introspective birthday

I couldalmost visualize that grin long distance as he stated, “I realized thatsometimes silence is the biggest gift one can gift oneself, and here I am, inthe Big Apple, silent and in a uncelebratory mood; searching for that elusiveBig Idea for my next movie.” Actually, he just wanted to be away, to clearhis head of the clutter and think clean. “Now that I’ve realized myfather’s dream of building an infrastructure and an organization that canrun almost on auto pilot, I can get away knowing it’s in safehands,” said Karan. “My childhood friend and CEO, Apoorva, is thestrength in getting it right as an organization and as a business model. Heallowed me a month away to focus on my story while he handles the show; and hereI am, without any solid idea yet.”Still, they said that forreal men, it all begins at 40. He laughed, “I think that’s a mythperpetuated by men. That 40 is the new 30. Rubbish! The dichotomy of it is thatwhile I am colouring my hair to hide my greys, my loyal office staff still callsme Karan baba. I believe you can get out there and be young and energetic at anyage, but don’t save it for when you’re 40 and then try and cover up.Have fun at all ages. Do it now. I’m not 38 going on 28. I’ve had asolid 13 years of successes by God’s grace. A great journey, some goodwork and some dreams coming true in the fashion I’d imagined with my dad.It’s been fantastic. So even though I’m not having a party thisyear, it’s nice to be missed.”And it’d be nice if this year’s controversies of the ilk of MNIK and Kurbaan spared him. “I’m glad that’s behind me,” he stressed. “We mean well. We make well meaning cinema that’s happy and fun. I’m glad that no damage has happened and the wishes of people are with us. But no one seeks out controversies.” And no SRK and Co. to cut him a cake? “Nope! Hope Mumbai misses me loads though. I will walk the streets of Manhattan in deep introspection. And maybe treat myself to a nice new hair colour. Because I’m worth it, I guess.” Sure Kjo. Withdreams coming true like they do in his movies.Check out Karan Johar’s picsFollow us on Twitter for more stories